Borneo
Island in Asia
Borneo, a giant, rugged island in Southeast Asia’s Malay Archipelago, is shared by the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, Indonesian Kalimantan and the tiny nation of Brunei. It’s known for its beaches and ancient, biodiverse rainforest, home...
Area: 287,001 mi²
Archipelago: Greater Sunda Islands
Districts: Belait; Brunei and Muara; Temburong; Tutong
Highest elevation: 13,435 ft (4095 m)
Highest point: Mount Kinabalu
Pop. density: 30.8/km2 (79.8/sq mi)
States and FT: Sabah; Sarawak; Labuan
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